LAKE CITY, Fla. (AP) -- A Florida police officer was dragged for almost a mile 1 mile by a vehicle driven by a man who had been stopped for a traffic violation.
Local news outlets report Lake City Officer Stuart Robinson suffered a head injury Thursday night and was airlifted to a hospital, where he was in stable condition Friday.
An arrest report says officers stopped 30-year-old Breon Pope and learned he had a suspended driver's license and an active arrest warrant. Pope suddenly sped away and Robinson became attached to the pickup truck and was dragged until he became dislodged and landed in a ditch.
The Alachua County Sheriff's Office helped pursue the truck and Pope was taken into custody.
He's being held without bond on multiple charges. Jail records don't indicate whether he has a lawyer.
Officer Robinson is in stable condition and high spirits. He's glad @AlachuaSheriff Darnell has "got him covered!" pic.twitter.com/fJBfSoF6so
— Lake City Police (@LCFlaPD) July 7, 2017
Investigators say the suspect/driver of that vehicle was 30 year old Breon Pope, he had suspended license and warrant for his arrest. pic.twitter.com/QTDMeIAx6B
— Beth Rousseau (@BethANJax) July 7, 2017
